It’s a fact – not marketing – that Vincennes, Ind., is the best road trip for retirees, empty-nesters and veterans. Not only does the picturesque town offer attractions that especially appeal to those in this age bracket, for example, the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy, but the attractions are all within just a mile …
If your idea of a great getaway involves battlefields instead of beaches, military museums instead of malls, and the chance to stand where history actually happened, put Vincennes, Indiana, at the top of your travel list. Tucked along the Wabash River in southwestern Indiana, Vincennes is one of those rare destinations where military history isn’t …
Red Skelton Museum Announces 2027 Humor Camp: Bringing More Playfulness to Adult Life VINCENNES, Ind. — September 17, 2026 — On the anniversary of Red Skelton’s death, the Red Skelton Museum of American Comedy is announcing a new opportunity to do something Red spent his life encouraging people to do: laugh. The museum will host …
Take a day trip to Vincennes, Indiana with the whole family! Learn about our state’s history, sample local products, and get to know some famous Hoosiers. With a perfect day of learning, fun, and shopping locally, you cannot go wrong with a trip to southern Indiana. With so much to offer, a day like this …
As the temperatures rise so have the number of events happening in Knox County. Farm stands and markets are opening up, local concerts, and productions are all happening more and more often. This weekend though is perfect for those who love the arts! Keep reading to discover what’s happening this weekend in Knox County.
With the 2024 total solar eclipse looming, we are looking for more ways to help bring our community together in educational and fun ways. We believe this event will do both. Our goal is to show two movies, the first being a kid and family-friendly film, while the second we hope will keep our adult audience around and may even evoke a sense of nostalgia. We’ve carefully selected blockbuster hits from now and the past in hopes of bringing as many people together as possible to foster a sense of community.
The Rendezvous is one of the busiest times in Knox County. In the haste of packing for this exciting and fun-filled weekend, it can be easy to forget certain items. Sunscreen – Great news! It’s supposed to be a beautiful, sunny weekend out! With that in mind though, it’s important to protect yourself from harmful …
1. McKinley Orchard Restaurant Only open once a week for a few select hours, McKinley Orchard is a family-owned restaurant and orchard that serves delicious, home-cooked food. Established in 1976, McKinley Orchard Restaurant serves home-cooked food unlike any you’ve had before. 2. Kali’s Bake Adventure Relatively new to the Vincennes, Kali’s Bake Adventures offers stuffed …
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From the still capture of a rural moment, to a thrumming hum of more urban life, photographers Carol Messmer and Tom Bartholomew will show divergent but harmonious views of “where we are” in an exhibit by the same name that opens Friday, as part of the first Friday Art Walk series, then continuing through June 17. The exhibit will host receptions from 5-8 p.m. May 5 and June 2, then will continue Tuesdays through Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. at Art Space Vincennes, at 521 Main Street.
Vincennes Escape Adventures offers immersive escape room challenges for groups of 2-8 people at their 2425 N Sixth Street location, (although some rooms require a minimum of four.) Open Thursdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturdays noon to 10 p.m. Vincennes Escape Adventures combines mystery, storytelling, and surprise in their escape-adventures …
of Vincennes and Knox County with a glimpse of history at every turn.
